Traveling Pediatric Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$21-$24/hr

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Job Description

Join our dynamic and thriving dental practice as a Dental Assistant! At Great Expressions Dental Centers, we're seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join our team and positively impact our patients' oral health. If you're looking for a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities, this is the perfect position for you!

Travel Requirements

  • This position requires regular travel between the following locations:
  • Big Bend: 13146 US-301, Riverview, FL 33578
  • Citrus Park: 6552 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33625
  • Zephyrhills: 7950 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33541
  • Mileage reimbursement will be provided for travel between locations.

Responsibilities

  • Assist our experienced dental team in providing exceptional patient care
  • Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure a clean and organized environment
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care
  • Support dentists during procedures, anticipating their needs and ensuring smooth workflow
  • Perform basic dental procedures under the guidance of a licensed dentist
  • Manage appointment scheduling and maintain patient records accurately

Qualifications

Previous dental assisting experience or relevant education is preferred, but we're willing to train the right candidate.

  • Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Strong communication skills and a friendly, compassionate demeanor
  • Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in dental software and technology is a plus

Requirements

  • Before applying, it is imperative that you meet the state requirements outlined below.
  • Connecticut: certification and proof of formal training to expose X-rays.

Florida: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification and proof of formal training to expose X-rays (including FDOH Permit to expose X-rays).

Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays.

Massachusetts: CPR Certification, proof of formal training to expose X-rays, BORID certification and annual CE requirements must be completed per state regulations.

Michigan: Upon hiring, you are required to furnish evidence of X-ray training certification. If you do not possess certification at the time of hiring, you are granted an 8-week period to submit it.

  • New Jersey: Proof of X-ray training.
  • New York: Not applicable.
  • Ohio: Proof of formal training to expose X-rays (including FDOH Permit to Expose X-rays)
  • Texas: CPR Certification, TSBDE: TX State Board of Dental Examiners.

At Great Expressions, we offer competitive compensation, a supportive team, and the opportunity to grow in your dental career. If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where you can contribute to the oral health of our community, apply today! Please submit your resume outlining your interest in the position. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our dedicated team of dental professionals.

GEDC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

Key Skills

SterilizationOral hygiene educationClinical supportRecord keepingMultitaskingDental software proficiency

Pediatrics Career Context

Great Expressions Dental Centers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 66 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How does Great Expressions Dental Centers compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$45k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Florida25 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental assistant listings in Florida326 active5,970 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 2% offer loan repayment326 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,174 in the last 30 days743 the 30 days before (+58%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Great Expressions Dental Centerssilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index66 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Florida figures use all dental assistants: too few Florida Pediatrics postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$47k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Pediatrics Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs · 4 employers
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<$50k
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$62k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

6 jobs · 4 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (Pediatrics)

Smilist · Langhorne, Pennsylvania

$26-$30/hr
#2

Dental Assistant (Orthodontics/Pediatrics)

Smilist · Amherst, New York

$24-$28/hr
#3

Dental Assistant (Pediatrics)

$23-$26/hr
#4

Pediatric Dental Assistant

$20-$24/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Dental Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Great Expressions Dental Centers

Dentists
Southfield, MI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Supportive Team
Career Growth Opportunities
Mileage Reimbursement

Living in Zephyrhills

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k
Typical market rent
$1,777/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.